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The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has issued an order of investigation and hearing in relation to the container detention charges by Taiwan’s Wan Hai Lines. Wan Hai is the 3rd largest container shipping line in Taiwan.
The FMC said that Upon information and belief, Wan Hai charged detention under the afore described circumstances at least 21 times during the spring of 2021. Charges invoiced range from $125.00 to $1,550.00 per container.
It also said that for multiple free days, and/or multiple days under detention, Wan Hai allegedly either offered no return locations, the designated terminal was not accepting the containers’ chassis, or appointments were unavailable for the subject containers.
The Taiwan carrier is required to file an answer with the FMC within 25 days. The proceeding will determine whether civil penalties should be assessed and, if so, in what amount, and whether a cease-and-desist order should be issued against Wan Hai.
